CBS to show honorary starter Arnold Palmer’s tee shot from the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — For the first time, the Masters pre-tournament ceremony featuring the honorary starter will be shown on live television.

The “Early Show” on CBS will show four-time Masters champion Arnold Palmer, the honorary starter for the second consecutive year, drive a ball off the first tee shortly after 7:30 a.m. Thursday. “Early Show” host Harry Smith also will talk do veteran CBS announcer Jim Nantz about this year’s tournament.